Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum four years of related experience including editorial, and web site content management required. Writing, editing, or proofreading experience required. Experience in policy or educational environment preferred.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
WordPress experience required. Proficiency with InDesign, Microsoft Office, and basic Photoshop required. Familiarity with optimizing graphics for online use required. Must be able to learn other new technology applications for communications and design. Proficiency with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS preferred. Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premier, or similar video software experience strongly preferred. Strong writing ability and familiarity with AP style required.
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and administrative skills. Ability to innovatively, creatively and effectively leverage Economic Studies electronic communications tools to promote research and policy initiatives. High degree of self-motivation and good work ethic with a proven ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Creative and positive-thinker and learner. Demonstrates initiative, dependability, and precision. Can juggle multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously. Able to work independently, under short deadlines, and deliver in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Additional Information
What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings.Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. For more information, please visit Brookings Benefits.
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
Successful completion of a background investigation is for employment at Brookings.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including diversity of experience, thought, and personal background. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. All selection decisions are based upon merit, skills, abilities and experience.
